National Online News Producer

Join a fast-growing digital news team producing content for Sinclair’s national network of news sites. We’re looking for a creative, motivated journalist who loves online storytelling, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and brings fresh ideas to the table. If you're passionate about digital news, eager to learn new tools, and ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Evening and weekend availability may be required as news happens.

DUTIES:

• Write, select and publish news and other stories to Sinclair Inc’s network of sites

• Ability to react to and post breaking news quickly and accurately is a core expectation of this position

• Daily news aggregation from around the web and editing of wire service content

• Research, report and write original stories

• Produce and edit multimedia elements for online stories

• Track trending user generated content and create interesting digital stories

• Manage remote and streaming feeds on our station’s websites and National Desk social media accounts

• Complete branded tasks as assigned daily

• Monitor analytics to measure story performance

• Video editing and production of reels, and other social media content

• Posting to social media outlets including but not limited to YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook

• Newsletter production and mailing

• Ability to work all shifts including but not limited to mornings, late nights, and weekends

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS degree or equivalent (Degree in journalism or related field strongly preferred)

• Minimum of three years of online journalism experience preferred

• Excellent writing skills and knowledge of AP style required

• Must have a sense of urgency when confronted with short deadlines and breaking news

• Strong understanding of content usage rights management and restrictions

• Strong proficiency in editing software such as Premiere, Adobe Cloud, Capcut, etc.

• Experience with YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, and other social media platforms

• Must be self-motivating and able to work well with a diverse group of people

• Is a team player and is willing to put the teams needs first

• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills

• Understanding of Microsoft 360 products: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Teams

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Sinclair:

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.

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